Background Few studies exist investigating lung function trajectories of those born preterm;
however growing evidence suggests some individuals experience increasing airway …

Importance Although preterm birth is associated with later deficits in lung function, there is a
paucity of information on geographical differences and whether improvements occur over …

Background Immature lung development and respiratory morbidity place preterm-born
children at high risk of long-term pulmonary sequelae. This systematic review and meta …

Background Gas exchange in extremely preterm (EP) infants must take place in fetal lungs.
Childhood lung diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (D LCO) is reduced; …

Background The impact of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) on lung function in very
preterm children is largely unknown as current evidence is mainly based on studies in …

Rationale: Children born prematurely, particularly those with bronchopulmonary dysplasia,
have persisting lung abnormalities requiring longitudinal monitoring. Pulmonary ultrashort …

Background Small‐for‐gestational‐age (SGA) preterm infants are at increased risk of
develo** bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). There is limited information on pulmonary …

Rationale: Chronic lung injury is common in sickle cell anemia (SCA) and worsens
outcomes. Sensitive lung function tests might predict reversible disease that might benefit …

The multiple breath washout (MBW) test is widely reported in the context of Lung Clearance
Index (LCI). LCI reflects global ventilation inhomogeneity but does not provide information …

Background Preterm infants, particularly those with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), are
at risk of lung development problems. Over the last decades, lung protective strategies have …